NITTE M.Des Fashion: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Des Fashion Design at Nitte University is INR 4,22,000 for the two-year programme, at INR 2,14,000 in Year 1 and INR 2,08,000 in Year 2. The programme is offered at NSFTID, Bengaluru Campus. Hostel charges are separate.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Costume and Apparel Design, B.Des Fashion, or B.Tech Textiles / Fashion Technology from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. A CEED score or merit-based admission with a design portfolio is required.

Ans. Nitte University M.Des Fashion Design considers CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design, IIT Bombay) and CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) scores. Candidates may also be admitted on merit in the qualifying degree. A design portfolio and faculty interview are mandatory for all shortlisted candidates.

Ans. The M.Des Fashion Design at Nitte University covers advanced fashion design methodology, apparel pattern making and construction, textile science, sustainable fashion, collection development and presentation, visual merchandising, fashion illustration, computer-aided design, and fashion business management. Studio work and industry projects are integral to the programme.

Ans. Graduates can work as fashion designers, apparel merchandisers, collection developers, textile designers, costume designers, and fashion stylists with garment exporters, apparel retail chains, fashion houses, and design studios. Bengaluru’s strong garment export and fashion retail industry provides placement opportunities. Graduates may also launch independent labels.